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Column: For 50 years, George Skelton has had a ringside seat at the California political circus

Fifty years ago this month, George Skelton walked into the Los Angeles Times as a newly hired state Capitol reporter. A lot has changed since 1974 — at the Capitol, in California politics. Some have been good, some bad.

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George Skelton celebrates 50 years of covering California politics and government

Fifty years ago this month, George Skelton walked into the Los Angeles Times as a newly hired state Capitol reporter. A lot has changed since 1974 at the Capitol, in California politics. Some have been good, some bad.

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Retiring California Sen. Jim Nielsen Dissects the State Budget Mess

Commentary California is going to suffer a great loss after the November election when state Sen. Jim Nielsen .

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